Marketing Michigan Products to Schools: A Step-By-Step Guide

Step 3: Prepare Marketing Packet and Bid Documents - Sample EvaluationCriteria for Selecting VendorsSchools may use criteria like the following to determine which farmers or vendors areawarded bids or purchasing agreements. Be sure to include information about your farmthat covers each of these areas in the marketing materials and/or bid packets yousubmit to schools or districts you hope will become customers.School/District: _________________________________________________________Vendor: __________________________________CriteriaDate: ______________________PointsFood qualityPriceTaste test resultsDependability of vendor (references)Service after saleDelivery schedulePayment method and scheduleFlexibilityPromotion and/or education programsProduct liability insuranceFood safety and sanitation standardsOtherTOTALWrite justification for award below:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Michigan State University • C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems • www.mifarmtoschool.msu.edu40 of 47